Traffic stop leads to weapons charges for Farmington man

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Aug 20, 2014 at 3:36 PM

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A Farmington man was charged last week after he was allegedly found to be in possession of a stolen weapon.

Ontario County sheriff’s deputies allege Craig A. Faucher, 42, of 47 Tidd Ave. in Farmington had a handgun that was reported stolen from a vehicle in Farmington. The weapon was discovered following a traffic stop on Route 96 in the town of Farmington around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14.

Deputies said Faucher is a suspect in multiple larcenies from cars in Farmington and Victor. The investigation is ongoing.

Faucher was charged with second-degree criminal possession of a stolen weapon and sent to the Ontario County Jail in lieu of bail.

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